Female Novel
Chapter 582 Something Big Was Happening (Part One)
The carriage headed straight out of the imperial city. After moving out of the palace, they changed theirconspicuous eunuch uniform and followed the carriage from a safe distance. Fred was a little bitworried, so he said, "Your Highness, we are so far away from them. Are you sure we would be able tofollow them?"
"Of course we can," Harper said, looking leisurely at the flock of birds flying above them. She seemedquite pleased, as if she was going for a spring outing.
Fred followed Harper. She changed into men's suit and looked very handsome. Although she had worna disguise, people on the way glued their eyes upon her due to the imposing feeling she released.
Harper was riding her horse at a slow pace. Suddenly, another carriage passed by them from theopposite direction. The wind blew up the curtain of the carriage, and the people inside saw Harperriding a horse past them. One of the people seated inside the carriage held the curtain with his handand looked at Harper curiously. Then he said, "It's him."
"Master, who is it?" asked Samuel.
"The person who saved me last time," Felton said slowly, as he watched the horse leave.
"But, I didn't see him," said Samuel.
Felton put down the curtain and kept smiling. "You can't just recognize a person by his appearance.Sometimes, the appearance would deceive you."
Samuel didn't understand what he meant, but scratched his head in confusion, and drove the carriageinto the city. At the same time, Harper, leading Fred, left the imperial city and was heading towards herdestination.
In the Imperial Palace, the birthday banquet of the emperor had already begun. The courtierspresented their gifts one by one to the emperor. Then, the other invited dignitaries would follow suit.Finally, it would be the turn of people with the highest social status to present their gifts.
"Matthew, what gift have you brought for me?" the emperor asked, looking at his brother.
Matthew stood up, and then said slowly, "It's a firm armor that can protect you. It's invulnerable tospears and swords, and water and fire are simply insusceptible to it."
"Wow, that's impressive. It's your style." The emperor was in a good mood. He smiled while listening tothe palace attendant announcing the birthday gifts.
Matthew went back to his seat, but he did not look at Harper who was seated just beside him. He justkept fiddling with the wine glass in his hand, while Harper was quietly enjoying the delicacies beingserved. As always, she didn't pay much attention to the things happening around.
At that time, Francis stepped forward to present his gift to the emperor and said, "Father, I wish yousound health and happiness in life."
"Francis, what have you brought for me?" the emperor asked softly. His attitude was quite different fromthe way he treated Felix.
"Just a humble gift. It's a painting." Francis ordered the servant to unfold the scroll painting. Thepainting depicted a scene of a large group of people worshipping the emperor, implying that the peopleadmired and were in complete submission to their emperor, and that he had won their hearts.
The emperor felt so happy and clapped his hands. "Good! Very good!"
He really liked Francis' gift and that was the reason for the relentless praise. Felix's face flashed withdisdain. 'All this praise, just for a doodle? I wonder what his reaction will be when he sees the
Longevity Pill. After all, no one doesn't want to live a longer life!' he sighed.
It was Lucas' turn next. He gifted the emperor with a fur coat that was made from the fur of a beast. Hehad caught the beast by himself earlier while hunting and also prepared the coat by himself. His giftwasn't that eye-catchy, but the emperor praised him for his effort.
Felix was the last to present the gift. He stood up and walked slowly towards the center of the hall."Father, I wish the prosperity of our empire and hope that it will last for endless generations."
"Good. Felix, what is it that you've brought for me?"
"Well, Father…" Felix paused for a while, tantalizing everyone present around. Then he said slowly,"The gift I have brought for you is the Longevity Pill. It can extend the life of anyone who consumes it."
"The Longevity Pill?" The emperor couldn't believe his ears. Sounds of whispering were filled in thehall, as everyone around was so surprised hearing about the magical pill. The emperor was so elatedto receive the wonderful gift that had the ability to extend his life. It was quite fitting for him.
"Yes, Father." Felix indicated his men, and they immediately came forward to present the emperor anexquisite box. As soon as the emperor opened it, the rich aroma of the medicine permeated in the air. Itwas obvious that the gift was indeed of utmost value.
"Felix, I have no words for your filial piety. Truly, you have touched my heart." The emperor was sooverjoyed that he grinned from ear to ear. The Longevity Pill was the happiest gift for him. Being theemperor, he had the chance to enjoy all the worldly pleasures, so it was natural for him to wish a longerlife. He even wanted to be immortal. But he knew very well that being immortal was simply impossible,and the next best thing he could have was the Longevity Pill.
Suddenly, an imperial physician rose up and asked in a trembling voice, "Your Highness, is that reallythe Longevity Pill?"
Felix was surprised as he looked at the imperial physician, who was just in his thirties. He was quitefamiliar with this man, who had a reputation of being one of the best from the Imperial Academy ofMedicine. The physician's name was Hodge Su.
"Of course it is the Longevity Pill!" Felix replied without hesitation. "Well, if you don't believe me, youmay check it up by yourself."
Hodge Su stumbled two steps and then went to the center of the hall. "Your Majesty, with yourpermission, can I have a look at this Longevity Pill?"
"Yes, you may." The emperor didn't hesitate. Hodge Su was an extremely talented physician, and if hecould develop the Longevity Pill by himself, then it would be the emperor himself who would be the finalbeneficiary.novelbin
Andy handed the box containing the Longevity Pills to Hodge Su. Hodge Su took over the box slowly,using both his hands. He then took one of the pills, put it under his nose, and sniffed it with closedeyes. He repeated it many times and after a while, he turned pale. "It's really the Longevity Pill!"